England Defies Interference Amid South Africa War
London reports Lord Roberts rapid advance toward Bloemfontein aims to seize rail links while Boers seek delay to move stock and troops north. UK government rejects foreign mediation, cautions only surrender terms acceptable. Rhodes says England visit unrelated to settlement. QEII awards Bath to Lambton and Scott for Ladysmith actions.
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Austria
Hungary
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Fischer
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Wolmarans
Transvaal
Alfred Milner
Kruger
Cecil Rhodes
England
the Times
Steyn
Bath
Hedworth Lambton
Powerful
Percy Scott
Terrible
Ladysmith
Mafeking
Col. Peakman
Kimberley
United States Good Offices Sought to End British South African War
Washington reports the United States may act as an intermediary to deliver peace terms between Great Britain and the South African republics. No mediation offer appears, as Britain would find that unacceptable, but the U S could convey terms and a peacemaking appeal via Adelbert Hay to Pretoria through State Department and Ambassador Choate. Details to unfold soon.
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United States
Great Britain
State Department
Adelbert Hay
Pretoria
Department of State
Choate
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Steyn
Kruger Appeals to Powers to End Transvaal War
The Hague March 12 It is learned from a reliable source that President Kruger has appealed to the great powers for intervention in the Transvaal war. He also sought help from Belgium Holland and Switzerland through his consuls at Pretoria.
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Hague
Kruger
Pretoria
Belgium
Holland
Switzerland
Peace overtures for Italy seeks end to land dispute
A cable from Home to the New York Evening Journal reports that after a message from the Italian ambassador, Premier Venosia held a conference with the Italian ambassador while Kroger and Steyn asked Italy to assist in peace overtures to land. The dispatch cites President Kroger and Steyn engaging with Italy to pursue settlement.
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New York
The
Evening Journal
Oria
War loan debate stalls amid war bill provisions
In Leedon on March 12 during a debate in the House of Commons on army estimates Secretary for War George Wyndham said recent events do not warrant any division in the provision for further funding. Wyndham urged that the present commitment should be enough for six months.
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South Africa
Leedon
Ee Ace
George Wyndham
Peace conditions debated in Commons as Kruger inquiry eyed
In the House of Commons London March 12 Mr A J Balfour first lord of the treasury stated that government would shortly present papers on peace proposals from the South African republics. He repeated there was no confirmed basis for Kruger’s reported communication but pledged disclosures soon.
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House of Commons
A. J. Balfour
Treasury
Kruger
Balfour
Peacemakers Ask Lloyd Salisbury to Grant Boers National Life
London March 12 Mr Leonard IH Courtney and allies of the South African committee will memorialize Lord Salisbury to seek peace now that British arms are triumphant. They propose equal rights for all whites and disarmament, allowing the two republics national life within their borders.
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London
Leonard IH. Courtney
M. P
Lord Salisbury
Sharpshooters Wanted for South Africa Service
Lord Dunraven invites enlistments in a sharpshooters corps in London on March 12 for service in South Africa. The appeal seeks able marksmen to join the contingent and contribute to the campaign overseas.
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London
Lord Dunraven
South Africa
Germany declines to intervene in war with Britain
Durban reports on March 12 that Transvaal appealed to Germany for mediation or intervention. Germany answered that it declines to interfere, stating it has no concern in the conflict with Great Britain.
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Transvaal
Germany
Great Britain
British Forces Outflank Boers Near Bloemfontein
In Ventersdorp and Vlei near Orange Free State on Monday night March 12 British forces, after advancing rapidly since Driefontein, have turned the Boer position with cavalry ahead. The Boers, reported at about 12 000 strong with 18 guns, occupy kopjes commanding the direct road to Bloemfontein, 15 miles away.
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Paris discusses Hay-Pauncefote treaty impact
From Paris, March 12, The Temps comments on the U S Senate action regarding the Hay-Pauncefote treaty and Anglo American entente. It argues the Senate amendment practically annuls the treaty and signals US eagerness for a profitable understanding with England.
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Paris
Temps
United States Senate
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Warning to France on British caricatures and Queen Victoria
A Paris note in Le Figaro cites an unnamed statesman claiming European powers condemn recent French caricatures of Queen Victoria and anti-British Bordeaux demonstrations. He says Queen Victoria has altered her stance in recent weeks, urging Frenchmen to be prudent.
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le Figaro
France
Great Britain
Queen Victoria
Bordeaux
Africa
Europe
United States Type Founders Reach Wage Accord
Philadelphia March 12 A conference between U S type founders and their employers resulted in a wage and hour agreement to take effect April 1 The new wage scale advances from 4 to 20 percent over the present level and caps a nine hour workday The unions sought 20 to 50 percent more but accepted a compromise The meeting lasted nearly a week with day and night sessions representing about 1000 workers and 20 million dollars in capital from type founders nationwide
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Philadelphia
United States
Workmen's Union
Secret removal of state officials sparks Kentucky panic
From Lexington March 12, Secretary of State Powers and Captain Davie were secretly taken from jail after midnight by Sheriff Sutter and driven to Versailles. They were reported placed on a train to Louisville, causing statewide excitement. Later dispatches say they were brought back and jailed.
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Powers
Capt
Davie
Sherif Sutter
Frankfort
Versailles
Loutevillea
Louteville
Davia
Sharp Debate Over Puerto Rico Bill Divides Senate Republicans
Washington May 12 The Senate and its Puerto Rican committee rooms saw a sharp Republican clash over Senator Foraker's Puerto Rico government bill. Some lawmakers urged limiting legislation to urgent local needs and keeping tariff policy, while Foraker pressed a territorial status with full U S rights and free trade. Conference plans emerged but no consensus formed as leaders sought harmony on a path, with House reactions mixed and discussions ongoing on a territorial form and tariff implications.
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Senate
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War Department
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Arizona
United States
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Ohio
Allison
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Tawney
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Hood
Mass
Rep. Cooper
Crumpacker
Moody
Transport Sumner Readied for Manila Recruit Run
The Quartermaster General reports the Sumner trial at Norfolk a complete success and the vessel will be ready for army use by the 22nd. She will carry about 1000 recruits from New York to Manila via the Suez canal as the department aims to keep regular organization at full strength.
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Sumner
Norfolk
New York
Manila
Reguar
Suez Canal
Supreme Court Upholds Chicago Land Dispute Over Lake Michigan
The U S Supreme Court affirmed the Illinois Supreme Court ruling against the Illinois Central Railroad in a dispute over lands on the city of Chicago lakefront. The case centered on fronting lake lands and the decision set the rail road against the city.
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Illinois Central Railroad
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United States Supreme Court
Chicago
Michigan
Illinoia Supreme Court
Dewey's Bounty Claim To Be Argued In Supreme Court
Washton March 12. The case of Admiral Dewey and the officers and men who participated in the battle of Manila will be argued in the supreme court on April.
Jamaica Blacks Starving in Barbadoes Drive Mass Move
Kingston Jamaica March 42 Conditions among Barbadoes laboring population grow dire 29000 people to Saint Lucia to be sent starvation drives locals into desperation troops ordered to remain in Barbados incitement continues as unrest grows.
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Barbador
Saint Luca
Barbadee
St. Lucia
Baghadee
Court House Court Seeks Insurance Bond
A terse legal notice indicates a court action in Montgomery involving an insurance bond set at $55,000. Details are sparse in the fragmented OCR, but the action appears tied to a case filed around a March term in Tennessee.
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Montgomery Teol
Raee One
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Praised by Farmers
A letter from Mattie Pedford of county Pa endorses Chamberlains Cough Remedy for home use. The writer claims repeated savings on doctor visits and bills, noting the remedy cures cold symptoms reliably and is worth the cost, with advertisements stating it is sold everywhere.
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Charmberlain
BD. & Mbark Reveral
Mattie Pedford County
Mood's Pills Promise Liver Relief and Digestion Aid
Mood's Pills claim to cure liver troubles and bilious symptoms including indigestion and headache. Advert indicates price of 28 cents and urges use to relieve ailments and restore comfort.
Rawlins Opposes Holding the Philippines
Senate debate centers on the Philippines question as Senator Rawlins of Utah argues against the Spooner bill and a state of war. He contends the act violates the constitution, threatens free institutions, and misreads U.S. policy in the Philippines. The session also records a Democratic seat loss and Republican seating in the Virginia district.
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Beveridge
Lodge
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Mr. Spooner
Massachusetts
Hoar
China
Hay
Russia
Great Britain
Germany
Secretary of State
Taxing Puerto Rico imports constitutional and practical questions
The excerpt presents two central queries about imposing tariffs on Puerto Rico imports. It frames the constitutional right to tax such imports and the expediency from economic or political perspectives. The text contrasts legal authority with policy implications for taxation.
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Puerto
Witness recounts Coeur d'Alene riot abuses and jail abuse
Electrical engineer L J Simpkins testified before the House Military Affairs committee in Washington on March 21. He described arrests by troops at Wardner Idaho and the Bullpen, prisoners driven to an enclosure, a Swede struck by a soldier, a prisoner robbed of $90, and an official offer of $10,000 to implicate others. He said a mine official urged shooting as Johnson fled, and he helped dig a tunnel for escape while in solitary confinement.
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L. J. Simpkins
Wardner
Idaho
Coeur d'Alene
House Committee On Military Affairs
United States
Bunker Hill
Simpkins
Johnson
Sulzer
Siberia
Chilian Claim Treaty Ratified by United States and Chile
Final ratifications of the Chilian claim treaty were exchanged in Washington. Secretary Hay and Minister Vicente signed for the United States and Chile respectively. The accord settles 17 US claims and two Chilean claims before a three member commission. US claims total 2,796,620 dollars. Chilean claims include 226,242 dollars for the Itata seizure and a separate extradition-related claim.
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Washington
State Department
Hay
United States
Maria Vicuna
Chill
United States Senate
Chili
Itata
South American Steamship Company
Ricardo Trumbull
Military invalids in Manila hospitals decline since January
Surgeon General Sternberg reports 1287 cases in military hospitals around Manila on March 12, with a steady drop from 2540 on January 20. About 200 cases have been moved to U S hospitals. Major Corbusier confirms ample beds and clothing, and denies shortages for the sick.
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Washington
Sternberg
Col
Greenleaf
Philippines
Manila
United States
Major Corbusier
Department of the Pacific
Major Arthur Vindicated in Missouri Hospital Ship Case
Washington March 12 An inquiry into the Missouri hospital ship’s voyage from New York to Manila and back to San Francisco led to the dismissal of Captain Dillon and the third officer. Col Long’s investigation, backing Major Arthur’s administration, found friction between Arthur and Dillon hindered smooth operation aboard the vessel.
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Missouri
New York
Manila
San Francisco
Quartermaster Ludington
Transport Service
Dillon
Col. Long
Arthur
Medical Department
Senator Sewell Seeks Ship Name Change for Paris Vessel
Senator Sewell introduced a bill to rename the Paris of the American Line to Philadelphia. He cites three fleet ships of the International Navigation Company in the run trade Atlantic mail service and notes the Paris is mortgaged, requiring congressional action to change its name.
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Senator Sewell
Paris
Philadelphia
Gen. Sewell
International Navigation Company
Congress
Proposed to Join Puerto Rican Relief Measures
Washington on March 12 reports plans to modify the House relief bill to refund duties collected on Puerto Rican goods. The plan would amend the bill to levy a 1 percent duty, aligning with the Dingley tariff law, and apply the revenue toward relief.
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Washington
Lt Aeen
Sabbath Day Instructions for Expo Observance Issued
Washington on the Sabbath day March 12 the President sent orders to United States Commissioner-General Peck at the Park exposition to observe the Sabbath as far as possible in the American section during the exposition. Whether this includes closing the American section on Sunday is not disclosed and Peck will defer the decision until after consulting exposition authorities.
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Washington
United States
Peck
The
Park Exposition
Eviction tale and home remedy note from New Jersey
A reader from Rahway, New Jersey reports suffering illness with loss of taste and smell and mild hearing loss, claiming Bip’ Cream Balm cured it. The note credits Marcus G. Shouts and Mr Franklin Preamen of Dover, New Jersey, with praise for the remedy and mentions druggists and storefronts in street contexts.
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Rahway
N. J
Franklin
Preamen
Dover
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